Shake Shack offers fans a sneak preview

New York ex-pats who can’t wait for the arrival of San Diego’s first Shake Shack restaurant next month will get a temporary reprieve next weekend.

From 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Shake Shack will host a pop-up eatery — serving its signature ShackBurgers, ‘Shroom Burgers and crinkle-cut fries — at Modern Times Fortress of Raditude, 3612 Kurtz St. in San Diego.

But instead of Shake Shack’s namesake milkshakes, customers will be able to pair their lunch with Modern Times beers. Guests can RSVP online or just show up.

Food and drink tickets will be sold at the door. Because of alcohol service, guests must be over 21 with ID or under the age of 12. Live music will be presented and the menu ranges from $2.99 for fries to $6-$10 for the various burger selections.

Meanwhile, Shake Shack’s first San Diego location is slated to open in mid-October as part of Westfield University Towne Centre mall’s $540 million expansion.